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Biochanin A

Catalog No. S2377 Name Selleck Chemicals
CAS Number 491-80-5 Website http://www.selleckchem.com
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SYNONYMS

IUPAC name
5,7-dihydroxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-4H-chromen-4-one
IUPAC Traditional name
biochanin
Synonyms
4-Methylgenistein

DATABASE IDS

CAS Number 491-80-5

PROPERTIES

Salt Data Free Base
Storage Condition -20°C

DETAILS

Description (English)
Research Area: Cancer
Biological Activity:
Biochanin A(4-Methylgenistein) is an O-methylated isoflavone. It is a natural organic compound in the class of phytochemicals known as flavonoids. Biochanin A is classified as a phytoestrogen and has putative benefits in dietary cancer prophylaxis. [1]

REFERENCES

  • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biochanin_A